Early Frost 50GY 83/160 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DCF1D6, LRV 83 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Graceful Mint from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCF1D6 · 50GY 83/160
Early Frost
83%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Early Frost Technical Profile
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Early Frost in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Early Frost in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGEarly Frost
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGraceful Mint
Graceful Mint
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Graceful Mint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mystical Sea
Behr
Nearly identical
Garden Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Frosted Garden
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Parkside Dunes
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Welcoming Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Jocular Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Budding Green
Kilz
Very similar
Air .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Early Frost
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Early Frost
#DCF1D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7BB78C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Early Frost
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Early Frost Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Early Frost.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Early Frost — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Early Frost have?
Early Frost by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Early Frost in your own space before committing.
What colors match Early Frost from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Early Frost are Graceful Mint by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Graceful Mint by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Mystical Sea by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Early Frost's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Early Frost?
Early Frost has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Early Frost's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.